As somebody who owns Fleetwoods and has spent extensive time listening to other OMA gear, all I can say is that you owe yourself a listen. It is absolutely top notch in both performance and design.
Is the industrial design for everybody? No. Can anybody fault them for their quality? No.
OMA is world-class equipment that is beautifully made and designed by the preeminent experts in the world. Jonathan is a genius at getting the best people together to make the coolest stuff.
Experiencing music played through their equipment is the closest thing I have ever felt compared to a “live” sound. I have happily owned the Fleetwood DeVille speakers for over a year now, and have absolutely zero interest in swapping them out for more of the same Harbeth/Wilson/Magico/B&W stuff that is most popular. The Fleetwoods are more timberally accurate, more immediate (but warm at the same time), and more enjoyable overall to listen to.
If you want a Porsche Turbo S with a PDK because it does 0-60 in 2.1 seconds go buy it! Better yet, get a Tesla Plaid. But the Porsche sounds like a vacuum cleaner and the Tesla is a tatted up golf cart. They perform admirably but have little in the way of soul.
This is the same as a pair of Wilsons or Magico. Boom Boom! Look how fast my car goes - it gets old after a few launches. The same with the big speakers - Boom Boom - look how loud i can play with my Arc Welder amps and big Corian (material X) speakers. For me, I did that, then it got old.
If you want a Ferrari 500 Superamerica because it makes you feel special while you drive it, the OMA / Fleetwood line will appeal to you. Fleetwood and OMA are getting the credit they deserve in the audiophile press of late.
Can everybody afford it? No.
Should you hear it before you make up your mind? Yes.
OMA is an amazing contribution to our mutually beloved hobby - I really hope more of us get the chance to experience what they have to offer.
